Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Sierra Madre, CA

Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners on the Mt. Wilson Trail! This pet-friendly path is six miles long, begins in Sierra Madre, CA, and ends at 2N45 (Mt. Wilson Toll Road). Ensure you and Fido are prepared for this hike with water and other necessities!

Mount Lowe Railroad Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Altadena! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Mount Lowe Railroad Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

The pet-friendly Lake Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA, is where the locals bring their dogs for playtime and socialization under the Hollywood sign. There are signs stating that dogs should be kept on a leash, and rangers do visit to enforce these rules.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly paths around Echo Park Lake in East Los Angeles, CA. The park also has picnic tables and pedal boats.

Mount Hollywood Trail is an easy, dog-friendly, 3-mile hike in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA. While you and your leashed pup hike this trail, you will see breathtaking views of the Hollywood sign and the Los Angeles Basin. You will also enjoy the scenery as you look at the San Gabriels or the ocean. The trail can be accessed by parking at the Griffith Observatory or the Ferndell Trail in Los Feliz.

The dog-friendly Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park and Nature Center is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. A hike with your leashed pup through this conveniently-located public Pasadena, CA park is rewarded with the site of a beautiful waterfall. Be sure to bring water and other necessities to keep you and Fido cool during your time outdoors!

Hollyridge Trail is one of the many paths in Griffith Park that leads to the iconic Hollywood sign. Hike with your favorite furry friend along this pet-friendly 3.5-mile trail in Los Angeles, CA. You'll make your way to the summit of Mount Lee, which features gorgeous views of the sign and the city below.

Arlington Garden is a three-acre garden on Caltrans-owned land. It is leased to the City of Pasadena and entrusted by the city to Arlington Garden in Pasadena. This garden is not only friendly to people and pets, but also exists as a refuge for Pasadena’s native fauna. Birds, bees, and butterflies are particularly abundant and can be seen throughout the year. Arlington Garden is open 8 am to 6 pm every day of the year, no charge.

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is pet friendly! This 1,492-acre park is located in the City of South El Monte, CA, and is one of Los Angeles County’s largest and most popular recreation areas. Bring your pooch along on a leash to explore the trail around the water. The park is located on both sides of the Pomona Freeway at Rosemead Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after their pups.

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to visit the dog-friendly Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena, CA. This natural preserve features 70 acres of land with a range of activities for owners and their pups to participate in, including an archery range, walking paths, a pond, park benches and more. Dogs must be leashed.

Bring Fido to this unique attraction in Griffith Park for a picnic or games in the adjacent grassy area. The Old Zoo Picnic Area in Los Angeles, CA, was once the home of the former LA Zoo before it moved to its current location. The abandoned zoo has become a picnic area with old animal cages and exhibits.

Summitridge Park in Diamond Bar, CA is dog friendly. There are three different routes available: Ridge Route, Canyon Loop and the Grand View Route. Be sure to pack well for you and Fido, as there are no drinking facilities or restrooms along the trails. Dogs must stay leashed and under supervision during your walk. Be alert as the area is known to house wildlife like coyotes and rattlesnakes.

Donald and Bernice Watson Recreation Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Duarte! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Donald and Bernice Watson Recreation Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Elysian Park in Los Angeles, CA, which contains 570 acres of serene natural space. An excellent place to bring your pup for an on-leash walk! The park features a bike path, hiking trail, horseshoe pits, jogging paths and restrooms.

Fido can join you in hiking along a dog-friendly trail to the hive-shaped point on the east side of Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA, known as Bee Rock! This attraction can be reached by the short and steep Bee Rock Trail or the less steep Bill Eckert Trail. For more trail and hiking information, visit the website.

Leashed dogs can join their humans in the pet-friendly Angeles National Forest! This park is in San Fernando, CA, within the San Gabriel and Sierra Pelona Mountains. In this urban forest, you'll find beaches, bike trails, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking and more. If you're feeling adventurous, explore the East Fork Trail to the Bridge To Nowhere. For this trail, ensure Fido has significant backcountry hiking experience and is comfortable swimming in a swift current.

Devils Punchbowl Trail is an easy, 1.2 mile hike in Devils Punchbowl Natural Area that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. This trail where the San Andreas Fault comes together with the Pinyon and Punchbowl Faults; the result is some spectacular land formations. Take in Pleasant View Ridge and if you look to the south you will see the San Gabriel Mountains. The faults have also formed beautiful rock formations at some interesting angles.

Yorba Regional Park is pet-friendly. This linear day use park is one mile long and 140 acres, situated in the mouth of Santa Ana Canyon in the city of Anaheim. The park goes alongside the Santa Ana River. Dogs are welcome to use the trails, as long as they are leashed an all mess cleaned up after them.

Los Angeles State Historic Park is a dog-friendly urban park near Chinatown. Sprawling over 32 acres, this park is home to many grassy areas and paths leading to various views of downtown Los Angeles, CA. Leashed can join their owners and the rest of the park-goers in fun activities like walking, biking, eating a picnic, flying a kite and bird watching.

The Chandler Bikeway is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Burbank! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Chandler Bikeway. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.